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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize high detail for tasks like digital photo editing, print photo editing, or enjoying HDR gaming and media with superior image clarity and color depth, the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) excels with its outstanding contrast and color accuracy. It is better suited for professional creative work, given its color fidelity in various color spaces. However, its refresh rate is lower, making it less ideal for competitive gaming. The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED), on the other hand, offers a wider, more immersive screen and higher refresh rate better for casual and competitive gaming but less optimal for tasks requiring fine detail due to its lower pixels per inch. Its larger size and aspect ratio might also challenge traditional productivity tasks. The decision should weigh your budget against your primary activities: professional creative work or gaming and general media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Productivity
6.6
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.4
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$1,999
$1,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,999 and the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) costs $1,100.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6
9.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) | Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,999 | $1,100 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 153.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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